Become a
Liquid Breathwork Facilitator
Master the art of facilitating a surrender-based Breathwork experience. Learn to create healing, transformation, & awakening for yourself, your clients, and your community.
Next Live Training: June 12-14, 2026 | Mesa, ArizonaWhat Makes Liquid Breathwork Different
In this 14-minute video, Ryan breaks down what Liquid Breathwork actually is, what makes it different from other styles like holotropic or somatic Breathwork, and why the surrender-based approach allows people to go deeper.
He walks through the three pillars of the teacher training: your own self-mastery journey, facilitation mastery, and Breathwork marketing so you actually know how to fill classes and build a sustainable practice.
Why Become a Breathwork Facilitator?
Breathwork is one of the fastest-growing wellness modalities in the world. Studios, retreat centers, corporate wellness programs, and private clients are actively seeking qualified facilitators. The demand is growing faster than the supply.
Whether you are a yoga teacher, coach, therapist, or completely new to the wellness space, Breathwork facilitation gives you a powerful tool that works directly with the nervous system. It meets people at a level that talk-based methods often cannot reach.
The Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Training gives you both the depth of skill and the practical business knowledge to build a thriving practice.
What You'll Learn
The Full Spectrum of Breathwork
Understand the science behind how breathing patterns affect your physiology, nervous system, and emotional state. Learn the major breathwork techniques from calming parasympathetic practices to activating somatic release work.
Hypnotic Guidance & Facilitation
Learn the art of hypnotic guidance, including how to use your voice, pacing, language patterns, and silence to deepen someone's experience. Develop the skill of reading a room and an individual.
Creating Immersive Experiences
Learn how to curate music, design soundscapes, set up your physical environment, and create the conditions that allow people to drop in deeply. Craft sessions that feel like complete journeys.
The Business of Breathwork
How to price your sessions, find your first clients, market yourself authentically, approach studios and retreat centers, and scale from one-on-one sessions to group classes, corporate events, and retreats.
Safety & Trauma-Informed Practices
Learn the medical contraindications, how to screen clients, recognize signs of overwhelm versus productive activation, and hold space for intense emotional releases safely. Consent practices and ethical boundaries included.
Practicum & Live Facilitation
Supervised experience facilitating Breathwork sessions with real participants. Direct, honest feedback from Ryan and Shelby on your facilitation presence, voice, timing, and ability to read the room.
Who This Training Is For
Yoga Teachers & Wellness Coaches
Expand your teaching with a powerful modality that sets you apart in a competitive market.
Therapists & Counselors
Access the nervous system directly, helping clients process what talk-based methods alone may not reach.
Community Leaders
Bring transformative group experiences to your community, corporate team, or wellness organization.
Healers & Bodyworkers
Deepen your understanding of energy and nervous system regulation to complement your existing practice.
Passionate Individuals
No wellness background needed. If something inside you knows this is your path, we will teach you everything.
Practitioners Seeking Depth
Anyone called to facilitate healing, guide transformation, and build a meaningful career in wellness.
What Makes Us Different
- Surrender-Based Method. We teach active release, not forced intensity. Your body already knows how to heal itself. We facilitate that intelligence.
- Trauma-Informed Practices. Comprehensive training for safe and ethical facilitation. Consent, boundaries, and nervous system awareness at every level.
- Business & Marketing Included. Practical tools to launch and grow your practice. Pricing, client acquisition, and scaling strategies that actually work.
- Intimate Cohort Sizes. Personal attention and direct feedback from Ryan and Shelby. Not a lecture hall. You are seen and supported.
- Ongoing Community & Support. Mentorship, a private graduate community, and continued learning long after the training ends.
Investment
Most breathwork facilitator training programs cost $4,000 to $7,000 or more. We believe powerful training should be accessible.
Early Bird
Early bird pricing ends April 28, 2026
June 12-14, 2026
- Full teacher training (in-person + online)
- Complete course materials & manual
- Ongoing mentorship from Ryan & Shelby
- Marketing & business support
- Private graduate community access
- Financing through Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna
Regular
Standard Pricing (after April 28)
June 12-14, 2026
- Full teacher training (in-person + online)
- Complete course materials & manual
- Ongoing mentorship from Ryan & Shelby
- Marketing & business support
- Private graduate community access
- 6 Monthly Payments Available
Payment Plans Available
We offer flexible payment options because we believe financial circumstances should not be a barrier for people who are called to this work. Contact us at [email protected] or call 480-660-9890.
Financing available through Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna (as low as 0% interest depending on different factors).
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Meet Your Guides
Ryan McBurney
Founder & Lead Facilitator
Ryan is the founder of Liquid Breathwork and the creator of the surrender-based methodology at the heart of this training. He has spent years guiding hundreds of people through transformative Breathwork experiences across Arizona and beyond. His facilitation style is grounded, intuitive, and deeply present. Ryan brings both the technical depth and the lived experience to teach you not just the how of Breathwork, but the why.
Shelby Von Oepen
Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator
Shelby brings warmth, emotional intelligence, and deep somatic skill to every training. She has an exceptional ability to read the subtle language of the nervous system, recognizing when someone needs support, space, or gentle encouragement. Her training in somatic support and ethical touch practices ensures that graduates leave with the sensitivity and skill to work with clients at the body level.
This training completely changed my life. I felt confident, supported, and ready to share this work with the world. Ryan and Shelby's teaching style is hands-on, deeply supportive, and the community around it is unparalleled.
Liquid Breathwork Graduate
"Ryan and Shelby are amazing facilitators. Every session feels unique, and I always leave feeling more aligned. Highly recommend their breathwork classes to anyone looking for a deep, transformative experience."
"LBW is always a worthwhile experience. Ryan and Shelby tend to always find a way to cultivate an environment that allows clients the space to identify and realize what they need. For me, it's a perfect stage-setter in lead up to a stressful week."
"This training completely changed my career. Ryan and Shelby's teaching style is hands-on and deeply supportive. I started facilitating sessions within weeks of completing the training."
"I've grown my clientele with huge transformations since completing this program. The business training alone was worth the investment. I finally know how to price, market, and fill my classes."
Voices from Our Community
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Liquid Breathwork training program?
+The training includes both in-person and online components. The in-person immersion is an intensive multi-day training in Arizona with hands-on facilitation practice. The online component continues with video modules, live group calls, and mentorship. Most participants feel confident guiding sessions within a few weeks of completing the core training.
Do I need prior breathwork experience?
+No prior Breathwork experience is required. Our training is designed for both complete beginners and experienced wellness professionals. What matters most is your genuine desire to learn and your willingness to do the inner work alongside the practical training.
Is the Liquid Breathwork teacher training accredited?
+Our curriculum meets or exceeds the standards set by major breathwork training bodies, and our graduates are working successfully as trained facilitators across Arizona and beyond.
How much does the breathwork facilitator training cost?
+Early bird rate of $1,697 or regular rate of $1,997. Both tiers include the full teacher training, all course materials, ongoing mentorship, marketing and business support, and access to the private graduate community. Most comparable programs range from $4,000 to $7,000. Payment plans available.
Can I do the training online?
+The training includes both in-person and online components. The in-person training in Arizona is where you get hands-on experience with facilitation, somatic support, and live practice. The online components include video modules, live group calls, and mentorship from anywhere.
What can I do after completing the training?
+Guide private sessions, facilitate at retreats and wellness events, offer corporate wellness programs, integrate Breathwork into existing coaching/therapy/yoga practice, or build a standalone Breathwork business. Our business module covers everything you need.
How is Liquid Breathwork different from other trainings?
+Surrender-based methodology (not cathartic or control-based), comprehensive business training included, small cohort sizes for personal attention, and ongoing mentorship and community support after graduation. We invest in your long-term success.
Is the training worth the investment?
+Many graduates earn back their investment within the first few months. Private sessions range from $100 to $300 each. Beyond financial return, graduates consistently report this is among the most meaningful work they have ever done.
Do you offer payment plans?
+Yes. We offer flexible payment plans because financial circumstances should not be a barrier. Contact us at [email protected] or call 480-660-9890.
Where is the training held?
+In-person training is held in the Phoenix metro area of Arizona, primarily in Mesa. Online components can be completed from anywhere in the world.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
The decision to become a Breathwork facilitator is not just a career move. It is a commitment to your own healing and growth, and to being someone who creates that space for others. If something on this page resonated with you, trust that.
Or call 480-660-9890 to talk with Ryan or Shelby directly.